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The Florida Panthers (12-12-2, on a four-game losing streak) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-9-5) at Amerant Bank Arena. The matchup on Saturday, Dec. 6 begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blue Jackets' offense has totaled 27 goals during their last 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 34 goals. They have had 23 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (26.1%). They are 4-2-4 over those games.
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final tally of Panthers 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-161)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have a 12-12-2 record overall, with a 1-2-3 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Florida is 5-0-1 (11 points) in its six games decided by one goal.
- The seven times this season the Panthers finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
- Florida has scored exactly two goals in four games this season (1-2-1 record, three points).
- The Panthers have scored more than two goals in 14 games (10-4-0, 20 points).
- In the eight games when Florida has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 4-4-0.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Florida is 5-8-2 (12 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 11 times, and went 7-4-0 (14 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 6-5-11 record in overtime games this season and a 13-9-5 overall record.
- Columbus has earned 14 points (5-4-4) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- Across the eight games this season the Blue Jackets finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
- Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 16 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games has a record of 6-0-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 6-5-3 (15 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 7-4-2 to register 16 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.92 | Goals Scored | 2.96 | 18th |
| 19th | 3.15 | Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 21st |
| 11th | 29 | Shots | 30.1 | 5th |
| 6th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 29th |
| 20th | 17.89% | Power Play % | 18.75% | 15th |
| 18th | 80.46% | Penalty Kill % | 71.83% | 29th |
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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